Dogwood Alliance’s annual storytelling fundraiser takes place Sept. 27 at The Mothlight.

Dogwood Alliance’s annual storytelling fundraiser takes place Sept. 27 at The Mothlight.
The inaugural hip-hop extravaganza takes place Aug. 24 at Paradox Nightclub.
DJs Alexis Wardlaw and Elizabeth Lashay Garland have connected artists, activists and audiences. They are providing spaces for mutual support, both on the air and off. The goal is for increased synergy and visibility of black culture in Asheville.